Are you drinking enough water? When you stay hydrated, it makes managing your blood sugar and not getting over heated this summer a lot easier. Find out how much water you should be drinking and our tips in this video. Have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Heading out of town for a holiday weekend or vacation? Before you go, we have 3 basic summer travel tips. Make a list of all your must-have supplies. Keep the list in a prominent place in your kitchen or home office, edit and update it regularly, and refer to it when packing for a trip. […]
Did you know that your gums mirror your diabetic health? Dr. John Kittrell shares three important tips for taking care of your smile when you have diabetes, in this video. Hint, hint: make sure you’re brushing and flossing, and an electric toothbrush and WaterPik, are helpful, too!
Did you know that up to 80% of strokes may be preventable? May is American Stroke Month to raise awareness about strokes, the symptoms and how to the lower your risk. According to the American Diabetes Association, if you have diabetes, your chances of having a stroke are 1.5 times higher than people who don’t have diabetes. How do […]
We need to take good care of our teeth, people! The American Dental Association reports that 1 in 5 cases of tooth loss is connected to diabetes complications and gum disease. Visit your dentist regularly, and perhaps even more often than recommended.
Rhodes visits his ophthalmologist once a year to check to see if he has any diabetic retinopathy, a disease of the eyes caused by long-term exposure to high blood sugar. Learn about the symptoms and how to best avoid it in this video!
Have you noticed that the yogurt display at the grocery store is now enormous? Shelves upon shelves of choices, all touting “less sugar” or “lower fat” or “new flavors.” Speaking of flavors, with choices like blueberry pie and white chocolate raspberry, is yogurt a dessert or a snack? I love yogurt, and in fact I eat […]
We’ve talked quite a bit about stress, Effects of Stress on Blood Sugar, and our tips for Managing Stress. Did you know April is National Stress Awareness Month? It’s gotten that bad folks. We are all stressed and we know it. We recently spent some time researching stress management tips online and found a lot of articles that […]
Ever wonder if seasonal allergies have an effect on your diabetes management? We did, and it turns out it may be less about your allergy symptoms, and more about your allergy medications and treatments.
Rhodes shares which socks and shoes he wears (and when) to best take care of his feet and avoid blisters and abrasions. What are your top foot care tips? Share them with us!
Our posts and videos share practical management tips and that have proven helpful to our Founders in their day-to-day lives, not medical advice.
Always consult with your doctor or healthcare team first about any changes or concerns with your diabetes management.
